Summary of Why a record for LGBTI representation at Tokyo 2020 matters
- The 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo featured 172 athletes who identify as LGBTI – more than the total number of LGBTI athletes who have participated in all previous Summer and Winter Games;
- Representation in sports and at such a global level can dramatically impact the collective well-being of a marginalized group and even save lives;
- In research from the Trevor project, LGBTI youth who participated in sports reported nearly 20% lower rates of depressive symptoms compared to those who do not.
